African Masks: Grebo War Mask 42

Buy African masks and art of the Grebo people

This hand carved wooden
mask, from the Grebo people of Mali and Burkina Faso,
measures 18.25 inches tall, 6 inches wide and 4.5 inches deep. The
large tubular protuberances are eyes, intended to frighten the
enemy in battle.The eye is believed to hold such power,
that it is not uncommon to see eight or more eyes on a Grebo
war mask.